Astra Early Learning

Happy valley is by far the most beautiful daycare I have sent my children to. They team there are wonderful and the standard... Happy valley is by far the most beautiful daycare I have sent my children to. They team there are wonderful and the standard of care and service is above all others. Ari is the baby room is the baby whisperer. She is an exceptional carer and my son adores her. Sally the centre manager is genuine and caring. I would recommend happy valley to anyone

I’d like to share my very positive experience with Happy Valley Early Learning. My baby started at the childcare at just 10 months... I’d like to share my very positive experience with Happy Valley Early Learning. My baby started at the childcare at just 10 months old, and in only one month I can already see an incredible improvement in her development. She’s become much more confident, is more comfortable in the environment, and it’s clear how much she enjoys being there. Being around other babies her age has really helped her develop new skills and interact more. I’d also like to highlight the care and kindness of Arian and the entire Happy Valley team. I always feel at ease knowing my baby is being very well looked after in such a warm and safe environment.

I’ve had the pleasure of working regularly with this centre, running weekly music incursions, and it’s such a positive, welcoming environment every time... I’ve had the pleasure of working regularly with this centre, running weekly music incursions, and it’s such a positive, welcoming environment every time I visit. The staff are consistently warm, thoughtful, and genuinely attentive to both the children and their families. There’s a real sense of care in the way they interact, and it’s clear the team has been very intentionally chosen — that consistency really shows. The children are happy, settled, and feel safe, which is always the best indicator of a great early learning environment. While some of the rooms are on the smaller side, the space is used thoughtfully and effectively to support the children’s learning and play. From both a professional perspective and as a parent, I would feel very confident knowing a child was in such a caring and secure place.

Both of my children attend Happy Valley and they couldn’t be happier. The environment is so calm and nurturing and all of the... Both of my children attend Happy Valley and they couldn’t be happier. The environment is so calm and nurturing and all of the educators take such good care of the children. My children’s main educators, Amina, Arian and Srijana are absolutely wonderful and the centre managers, Sally and Christine, are always so lovely and helpful. Highly recommend!

Thank you to all of the amazing staff at Happy Valley - our daughter is always so excited to attend and the educators... Thank you to all of the amazing staff at Happy Valley - our daughter is always so excited to attend and the educators are beyond words incredible. A special shout out to Arian, Chris, Tu and Sally for for all of their help, support and patience.

Claudia and the team have been absolutely amazing! so supportive and understanding. In fact, the entire team has been wonderful. Our daughter previously... Claudia and the team have been absolutely amazing! so supportive and understanding. In fact, the entire team has been wonderful. Our daughter previously attended a large chain childcare centre, but we found that the educators there were not as dedicated or passionate about their work. We have never had a single complaint about this centre, and the difference is clear in our daughter’s progress and happiness. Thank you!

Happy Valley Early Learning Centre has been absolutely phenomenal for our son. From the moment we joined the centre, we have felt genuinely... Happy Valley Early Learning Centre has been absolutely phenomenal for our son. From the moment we joined the centre, we have felt genuinely welcomed, supported, and part of a caring community. The level of support, learning, and care provided is second to none. The educators are incredible — warm, patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in each child’s development. It’s so clear that they care deeply about the children and take pride in creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment. We have seen such positive growth in our son, both socially and developmentally, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing he is in such capable and loving hands every day. We are honestly blown away by the staff, the programs, and the overall culture of the centre. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of the Happy Valley community and cannot recommend this centre highly enough to other families. Thank you to the amazing team for everything you do — it does not go unnoticed. 🫶🏼

Excellent child care centre Excellent child care centre

We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Astra Early Learning Port Melbourne. The staff are genuinely caring and take the time to get... We’ve had such a wonderful experience at Astra Early Learning Port Melbourne. The staff are genuinely caring and take the time to get to know each child, which has helped my little one feel safe, supported and excited to come in each day. The environment is always clean, welcoming and calm, and I really appreciate how the team creates such a nurturing atmosphere. One of the highlights for us has been the regular beach and park outings. It’s so lovely to see the children exploring the outdoors, learning through play, and enjoying the beautiful local community. The educators always ensure the kids are safe while still giving them the freedom to discover and have fun. We’re so grateful to have found Astra, it truly feels like a second home for our family. Highly recommend!

I have both of my children attending Happy Valley, from the baby room all the way through to kinder. The team has always... I have both of my children attending Happy Valley, from the baby room all the way through to kinder. The team has always made their transitions smooth, ensuring every child feels included and cared for. My son has a hearing impairment, and everyone at the centre has been incredibly supportive and accommodating. Arian in the Baby Koala room, in particular, helped both of my children settle into childcare beautifully. The centre offers a wide range of engaging activities, including lots of messy play, incursions, and excursions. The educators always keep great hygiene, dirty clothes are changed promptly and packed neatly for parents to wash, and bottles are rinsed and handled carefully. Overall, I’ve always felt confident that my children are in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment at Happy Valley.